Kai got to know all the 1st grade teachers last year when he was in Kindergarten and he really took a liking to Mrs. Hollis. He begged me everyday at the end of the school year to PLEASE call his Kindergarten teacher and ask her to put him in Mrs. Hollis' class. I told him that I was sure his teacher would put him the perfect class and not to worry about it, but he ended up spending the summer hoping he got her as a teacher. So, at the end of July the class list was posted and Kai was THRILLED to see that he did in fact get Mrs. Hollis. He has only been in school a week, but she does seem to be a great teacher. She is very sweet to the children, but also expects a lot from them. She is very organized and runs a tight ship, which I think is so important when you have 20 six-year-olds. Although its only been a week, Kai already has his routine down and I'm thinking 1st grade is going to be a great year for him!
Halle was all set to start preschool last year, but the week before school started she cried and cried and wouldn't go on the first day. Since she was only 3 at the time and she would still have another year of preschool, we decided to take her out and try again this year. Boy, what a difference a year makes! Halle's school started today and she has literally been counting down the days. She has had her backpack packed, clothes laid out (which of course is the pinkest, frilliest dress she has) and hairstyle picked out for about 5 days now. She skipped into my room this morning at 6am and loudly announced that today was her first day of school!!! Halle is going to the same preschool Kai went to, so she already knew her teacher from when Kai had her. I even asked if she wanted me to walk her in on her first day to which she replied, "No thanks mom, I can do it by myself." Halle is my little social butterfly and I know she is going to have a great year!!!
